idiom
fall on your sword
FAWL on yor SORD
fɔːl ɒn jɔːr sɔːrdListen
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Syllable breakdown
fallonyoursword
Dictionary meaning
To accept blame and resign or step down voluntarily.
Examples
- Rather than drag the company through a scandal, the CEO fell on his sword and resigned.
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